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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,858.81, 74,324.03 and 29,660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,858.81, 74,324.03 and 29,660.46 is: 40,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,858.81 : 74,324.03 = 29,660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,858.81/74,324.03 = 29,660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,858.81x = 74,324.03 × 29,660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,858.81x = 2,204,484,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,484,770.55/53,858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,930.81

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